crowdie

/ ˈkraʊdɪ /

noun

1. a porridge of meal and water; brose
2. a cheese-like dish made by straining the whey from soured milk and beating up the remaining curd with salt

Word History and Origins

Origin of crowdie¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

But his greatest glory amongst those with whom he was most intimate, was a “crowdie!”

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And so he did, and little Walter Crowdie grew up with an angel's voice, and other gifts which made him famous in his day.

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Fresh sweet milk curd and fresh butter are pressed together as in making Crowdie or Cruddy butter in Scotland.

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If Captain Crowdie had ever guessed the truth, which was doubtful, he had held his tongue.

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There he had his breakfast of "crowdie," which he made with his own hands.

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Related Words

• gruel
• oatmeal
• polenta